What are the schools like in Fullerton, PA?

Fullerton is served primarily by Whitehall-Coplay SD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Fullerton?

The median household income in Fullerton, PA is $63,423 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Fullerton, PA?

Fullerton has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.1 inches.

Fullerton, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fullerton, PA affordable or expensive?

Fullerton's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fullerton is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $219,300 and the median rent is $1,351 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fullerton, PA?

Fullerton has a violent crime rate of 101.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 609.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fullerton, PA a Good Place to Live?

Fullerton is a small city of 16,358 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $63,423 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Fullerton stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fullerton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fullerton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.4

Fullerton's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fullerton costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fullerton, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$219,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,351	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,423	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fullerton's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.3 /100k

Property Crime

609.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fullerton is served primarily by Whitehall-Coplay SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fullerton, PA	National Avg
School District	Whitehall-Coplay SD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fullerton sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation and 33.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fullerton, PA
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	47.4"
Annual Snowfall	33.1"

Demographics

Metric	Fullerton, PA	National Avg
Population	16,358	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.9%	18.9%
Asian	3.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Catasauqua, PA 2 mi Hokendauqua, PA 2 mi North Catasauqua, PA 2 mi Allentown, PA 3 mi Stiles, PA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Fullerton

Fullerton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18052

Fullerton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fullerton, PA affordable or expensive?

Fullerton's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fullerton roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $219,300 and median rent is $1,351/month.

What is the crime rate in Fullerton, PA?

Fullerton's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 609.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fullerton?

Public schools in Fullerton are operated by Whitehall-Coplay SD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fullerton, PA a good place to live?

Fullerton, PA has a population of 16,358, a median household income of $63,423, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fullerton?

Fullerton averages 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches with about 33.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fullerton?

Fullerton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18052.

What is the population of Fullerton?

The population of Fullerton, Pennsylvania is 16,358 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fullerton?

Key numbers for living in Fullerton: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $219,300, median household income $63,423, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fullerton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.